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Having a cancer diagnosis can be very upsetting and life-changing.

This page gives you information about infections around your anus (bottom) known as perianal abscesses. Also included is information about fistulae (abnormal connections) that can happen in this area.

When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You'll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.

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Your oncologist has recommended that you have a course of radiotherapy. This page gives you information about radiotherapy and what will happen during your treatment. Please be aware that our radiotherapy units are training centres for doctors, nurses and radiographers. Students may be present in the department when you have your treatment but they are supervised at all times. If you would prefer not to have students present during your treatment, please let a member of staff know. You may find it useful to write down some questions before you start your treatment.

Keyhole surgery to remove the kidney This page contains information for patients having laparoscopic nephrectomy (keyhole surgery to remove the kidney) or nephroureterectomy (surgery to remove the kidney and ureter).

Gloria Hunniford is heading up a campaign to promote the delivery of localised NHS cancer treatment with the use of mobile cancer care units.

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and Cheltenham MP, Alex Chalk, paid a special visit to Cheltenham General Hospital yesterday (Thursday 14 March) to see our new £17.2m dedicated surgical unit and two theatres.

You have been advised to have a flexible sigmoidoscopy to help investigate the cause of your symptoms. It is important that you read this page before you have the procedure so that you understand what will happen and the preparation involved.

Patients on a waiting list at Gloucestershire Royal or Cheltenham General Hospitals are being contacted via text message or postal letter as part of our work to reduce the delays caused by the pandemic.

During the operation to treat your retinal condition, a bubble of gas or silicone oil was put into your eye. It is important that the gas or oil bubble floats into the correct position to support the part of the retina that needs flattening.

Our amazing community fundraisers help our local NHS hospitals do even more

This page gives you information about Transitional Care (TC) but it does not replace any discussion between you and the healthcare team. If you have any concerns or require more information after reading this page, please discuss with a member the Transitional Care team.

I am an identical twin. My father was born in Jamaica and came to England when he was 21, my mother is English and I consider myself to be mixed race. My step-dad is also mixed race. I am also a born and bred Brummy but I’m very proud to be a Gloucestershire Nurse.

Please help us to protect our patients and staff from highly contagious illnesses like Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting), COVID-19, Flu and other respiratory infections that are easily spread

This page gives you important information about the day case Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube procedure. It is essential that you read this page if you are having a PEG tube inserted, replaced or removed.

This leaflet gives you information about having a flexible sigmoidoscopy, with a transrectal ultrasound scan, as an outpatient. Your appointment is at the Endoscopy Ward located in the Endoscopy Department at Cheltenham General Hospital. Please report to the Endoscopy Department receptionist on arrival at the hospital.

If you look after someone of any age and provide unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without your help, then you are a carer.

You have been referred this page because you or someone you care for has been found to have tested positive for Candidozyma auris (C. auris), or screening for C. auris has been offered. The information on this page answers some commonly asked questions.